North Scripps Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.87° N 117.26° W

Issued: 4 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Scripps sea temperature is
20.6° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Scripps surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:

The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
0
2
0
0
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
210
352
273
566
326
339
485
659
491
768
659
651
675
539
481
568
422
405
405
348
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
20
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
15
SW
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
00:11AM1.43m
2:15PM1.26m
1:02AM1.24m
2:54PM1.36m
2:14AM1.05m
3:38PM1.47m
4:01AM0.89m
4:26PM1.60m
6:00AM0.86m
5:19PM1.74m
7:32AM0.92m
6:12PM1.89m
8:33AM1.01m
Low Tide
6:27PM0.78m
7:19AM0.10m
7:38PM0.76m
7:52AM0.23m
9:07PM0.68m
8:29AM0.38m
10:41PM0.51m
9:14AM0.52m
00:00AM0.28m
10:12AM0.64m
1:02AM0.03m
11:20AM0.72m
1:54AM-0.19m
12:27PM0.74m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
7:59
7:59
 mm
Temp °C
21
19
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
20
21
21
21
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
Feels °C
20
19
19
19
19
19
18
19
20
19
20
21
21
22
22
21
22
21
21
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1
W
6
1
WNW
7
1
W
7
1.3
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
W
9
1.2
WNW
9
1
W
10
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
239
210
352
273
566
326
322
81
102
100
186
232
159
190
238
184
568
422
405
405
348
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
22
0.7
WNW
6
0.7
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
Energy kJ
212
188
151
116
181
34
339
436
659
491
768
659
651
675
539
481
136
117
96
59
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSW
24
0.2
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.4
S
19
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
19
Energy kJ
18
17
16
108
6
180
47
485
121
220
171
118
2
8
2
1
2
9
9
6
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
6
0.4
SSW
3
Energy kJ
7
5
5
7
24
48
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
Distance (km)
21
21
21
22
21
21
22
21
22
22
14
22
22
0
1
69
1
69
69
0
148
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
8
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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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